Does floodwater still damage catalytic converters?
Does driving through floodwater still damage catalytic converters because they are so hot and suddenly cool down?
Asked on 12 October 2013 by RO, via email
Answered by
Honest John
Nowadays they aren't usually under the car. They are fitted to the exhaust manifold at the side of the engine, so don't get immersed.
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